Automotive SPICE that
survives delivery
Compliance that holds under pressure, because it's engineered into how teams work, not documented alongside it.
We help automotive suppliers achieve and sustain ASPICE capability levels through process engineering embedded in toolchains, not just assessment preparation.
Gap Analysis
Current state assessment against target capability level.
Process Improvement
Base practices embedded in tools and workflows.
Formal Assessment
Certified assessors with hands-on field experience.
When you need us
These are the situations that typically bring automotive suppliers to us.
Assessment Deadline Approaching
An OEM or Tier-1 has announced an upcoming ASPICE assessment with limited lead time.
CL2/CL3 Required
Capability Level 2 or CL3 is contractually required, but current practices stall at CL1.
Process Collapsed After Audit
An assessment was passed, but process discipline faded within months. Compliance became paperwork.
New Program Starting
A new program must be ASPICE-compliant from day one. You need the right structure before work begins.
Supplier Consistency Failing
Supplier monitoring, DIA compliance, or multi-site consistency is exposing capability gaps.
Tools Don't Enforce Process
Toolchains exist, but they don't enforce ASPICE base practices. Engineers work around the process.
What Typically Breaks
Even experienced teams struggle when ASPICE is treated as an overlay instead of an execution framework.
Assessment Theater
Documents exist, but practices are not followed under delivery pressure. The paper passes; the product suffers.
Process-Tool Disconnect
Workflows are defined in documents, but not enforced by tools. Engineers bypass the process because it's faster.
Evidence Reconstruction
Traceability is rebuilt manually before audits. Hours spent stitching together proof that should have been automatic.
Role Ambiguity
Responsibilities are defined on paper but unclear in practice. Nobody owns the gap between definition and execution.
Supplier Drift
Inconsistent execution across sites and partners. Each team interprets ASPICE differently.
Engineering-First ASPICE
We combine ASPICE assessment capability with deep systems, software, and ALM engineering expertise.
Gap Analysis & Baseline
Understand your current state using real project artifacts.
- Assess current ASPICE capability against target level
- Identify structural gaps in requirements, architecture, verification
- Evaluate traceability and evidence quality
- Establish realistic baseline aligned with delivery constraints
Process Engineering & Deployment
Build processes that engineers actually follow.
- Define pragmatic base practices across system, SW, HW
- Align with ISO 26262, cybersecurity, and SE workflows
- Embed processes into ALM (Polarion, Codebeamer)
- Configure workflows so doing the work produces compliance
Execution Support & Coaching
Hands-on support inside active projects.
- Work alongside teams during real development
- Guide change, reuse, and supplier integration
- Role-specific coaching (not generic training)
- Build capability that survives team changes
Assessment & Readiness
Prepare for and execute formal assessments.
- Internal readiness checks and structured dry runs
- Formal assessments with certified assessment team
- Findings translated into engineering improvements
- Post-assessment sustainability planning
ASPICE Assessment Credentials
Our assessors are actively involved in gap analysis, project execution, process improvement, and team coaching, not limited to audit activities.
Why XWARE
Pass the audit. Keep the discipline. That's ASPICE at XWARE.
Senior Engineers
Our assessors and consultants have hands-on delivery experience, not just audit credentials.
Field Involvement
Our assessors work inside delivery — embedded in the projects they help improve, not just appearing at audit time.
Tool Integration
We embed ASPICE into your ALM environment so compliance becomes a byproduct of work.
Cross-Domain Alignment
We align ASPICE with ISO 26262, cybersecurity, and systems engineering, not isolated process silos.
A typical ASPICE engagement
From gap analysis to formal assessment, we support your ASPICE journey at every stage.
Baseline
Assess current capability level using real artifacts. Identify gaps against target CL.
Process Design
Define or tailor base practices. Align with safety, security, and engineering workflows.
Tool Configuration
Embed processes into ALM. Configure templates, workflows, and traceability rules.
Execution Support
Work inside active projects. Coach teams on real work products and deliverables.
Assessment
Conduct readiness checks, dry runs, and formal assessment. Translate findings into action.
Baseline
Assess current capability level using real artifacts. Identify gaps against target CL.
Process Design
Define or tailor base practices. Align with safety, security, and engineering workflows.
Tool Configuration
Embed processes into ALM. Configure templates, workflows, and traceability rules.
Execution Support
Work inside active projects. Coach teams on real work products and deliverables.
Assessment
Conduct readiness checks, dry runs, and formal assessment. Translate findings into action.
Tools we integrate ASPICE with:
Related Engineering Capabilities
ASPICE is most effective when integrated with these capabilities.
Ready to discuss your challenges?
Start with a technical discussion: your architecture, toolchain, and delivery reality. Not a sales pitch.